m38a1 wheel rim

Aidan · #1 12-10-10, 18:59

Looking for a M38A1 wheel rim for my 1963 M170 Frontline Ambulance. I need it for my spare so it can be in any condition. thanks Aidan

Mike Baker · #2 24-10-10, 09:15

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Originally Posted by Aidan

Looking for a M38A1 wheel rim for my 1963 M170 Frontline Ambulance. I need it for my spare so it can be in any condition. thanks Aidan

I have a couple of extras kicking around if you still need one.

Mike

Mike Baker · #3 24-10-10, 19:59

Come to think of it - brand new ones are also available from DeBella Jeep Parts in (I think) New Jersey. $98 at debellajeepparts.com.

Mike

Aidan · #4 25-10-10, 00:55

Thanks Mike I could use it, I just need a rim, used is Ok to hold my Used spare. Thanks Aidan

Mike Baker · #5 28-10-10, 02:22

Aidan,

Sent you a PM to get details, but no response - did you receive it?

Mike

Bob Carriere · #6 28-10-10, 03:48

Trying to figure out what a 1963 M170 looks like...? is that like a stretched CJ body......

There is a Cdn military CJ 7 available for sale here.... runner, 4 cylinders, I beleive only a few of those where purchased by DND..... others can jump in on the CDN model details as my info is second hand.

Bob C

maple_leaf_eh · #7 28-10-10, 05:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob Carriere

Trying to figure out what a 1963 M170 looks like...? is that like a stretched CJ body......

There is a Cdn military CJ 7 available for sale here.... runner, 4 cylinders, I beleive only a few of those where purchased by DND..... others can jump in on the CDN model details as my info is second hand.

Bob C

The CJ7 was a commercial off the dealer's lot interim vehicle between the M151 and M38A1, and the Iltis, circa 1982. It is 12volt with a jeezly big 24volt inverter in the back end to power the RT524 radio. They were flat 'fleet' colour green with black wheel flares and a rollbar. Better on the road than the predecessors, but not quite a military Jeep ... Where is this bad boy being listed?

rob love · #8 28-10-10, 11:43

All the Interim CJ7s I ever saw in Cdn service were 6 cylinder. I don't even recall a 4 cylinder in the AMC CJ7s, just inline 6 and V8 engines.

Grant Bowker · #9 28-10-10, 13:11

I would describe the m170 as a stretch M38A1. I haven't driven one to speak first hand but think they had a reputation for being less stable in roll than the M38A1. Perhaps this was because the longer wheelbase made them more stable in pitch and gave a false sense of confidence?